When you open this location you will see a series of XML files. Ignore the AIFILES.XML and AIMFILES.XML, the rest are daily dairy files. Open one of these in Notepad. Look for the <PASSAGE> tag. Within this tage is another tag <STARTDAY> .Written in here will be a date, in the format YYYYMMDD. This is the date your AIBO was first started and is his or her birthday. If you upgraded your AIBO from a pervious version of the MIND software, then this date will be that of the Mind 3 upgrade.

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When you open this location you will see a series of XML files. Ignore the AIFILES.XML and AIMFILES.XML, the rest are daily dairy files. Open one of these in Notepad. Look for the <PASSAGE> tag. Within this tage is another tag <STARTDAY> .Written in here will be a date, in the format YYYYMMDD. This is the date your AIBO was first started and is his or her birthday. If you upgraded your AIBO from a pervious version of the Mind software, then this date will be that of the Mind3 upgrade.

How do I back-up my AIBO's memory stick?

It is important to back-up your AIBO's memory stick in case it becomes corrupted. In order to create a back-up you will need a Sony branded memory stick reader, using any other brand may damage the PMS. Insert the PMS into the memory stick reader. Go to My Computer (for Windows users) and navigate to the drive which shows the memory stick. Double click on the drive and you will see the files at the top level of the stick. These will be:

OPEN-R
MEMSTICK.IND

Copy and paste these files to the location where you want to store your back-up on your PC. Once these files are copied over, your back-up is complete and you can replace the PMS into your AIBO.

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

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Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

How do I find out my ERS-7's Birthday from the memory stick?

The ERS7 AIBO running Mind 3 keeps a reocrd of when his or her birthday is. On this day, AIBO will do a special dance to celebrate! You may also find that AIBO reminds you in the run up to their birthday so you can remember to buy them a nice present. It is not clear where this date is stored on the memory stick, however it is written to the diary files each day. Before viewing these files, make a back-up of the stick. The files can be found on the memory stick in the following location:-

OPEN-R\APP\PC\DIARY

When you open this location you will see a series of XML files. Ignore the AIFILES.XML and AIMFILES.XML, the rest are daily dairy files. Open one of these in Notepad. Look for the <PASSAGE> tag. Within this tage is another tag <STARTDAY> .Written in here will be a date, in the format YYYYMMDD. This is the date your AIBO was first started and is his or her birthday. If you upgraded your AIBO from a pervious version of the MIND software, then this date will be that of the Mind 3 upgrade.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some Stations.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some Stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, AiBone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some Stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, AiBone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

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Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

I can't connect to my AIBO through the network, what am I doing wrong?

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

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I can't connect to my AIBO through the network, what am I doing wrong?

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS-7? on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS-7? on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)(:title Frequently Asked Questions:)

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some Stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, AiBone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

Are there any known problems with any of the Aibo models?

The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210? models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a Battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the Servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.
Servo Gear Cleaning Guide (:ers7:)

What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

What parts are readily available?

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Aibone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some Stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, AiBone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210? models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a Battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the Servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210? models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a Battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the Servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

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Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

I can't connect to my AIBO through the network, what am I doing wrong?

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

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I can't connect to my AIBO through the network, what am I doing wrong?

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)(:title Frequently Asked Questions:)

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some Stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, AiBone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

Are there any known problems with any of the Aibo models?

The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210? models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a Battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the Servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.
Servo Gear Cleaning Guide (:ers7:)

What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

What parts are readily available?

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

I can't connect to my AIBO through the network, what am I doing wrong?

Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES? feature.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind? software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the Aibo Eyes? feature.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony are were pink in color. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Marker was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type marker. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured marker for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized Potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the Potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the Servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each degree of freedom?. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each Degree of Freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

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Because of the differences between individual WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

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Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an Adhoc? connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

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Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to recommend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommends trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection. Sony Clinic ERS7 Adhoc Connection Guide Attach:adhoc.pdf?

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Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection. Sony Clinic Adhoc Connection Guide (:ers7:)

Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection.

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Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection. Sony Clinic ERS7 Adhoc Connection Guide Attach:adhoc.pdf?

I cant connect to my AIBO through my network, how can i get it to work?

Because of the differences between networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection.

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I can't connect to my AIBO through the network, what am I doing wrong?

Because of the differences between WLAN? networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection.

I cant connect to my AIBO through my network, how can i get it to work?

Because of the differences between networks, it is difficult for anyone to reccomend a simple solution that works for every situation. Sony Clinic recommendsr trying to create a direct connection between your AIBO and your computer to make sure that the wireless lan function is working. This is called an {Aibo.Adhoc | Adhoc]] connection.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210 models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210? models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a Battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony Memory Stick Reader when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7? on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7? with the ability to Self Dock? to the provided Station? when the internal Battery? was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Mat? was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for Self Docking? purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Aibone, Station? and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to Self Dock to the provided Station when the internal Battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for Self Docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Aibone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210 models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7? was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery? charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check?" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7? has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210 models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each degree of freedom?. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7? has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check? certificate.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check certificate.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Mat? was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Mat? was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for Self Docking? purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb fully on its affected axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7? on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7? with the ability to Self Dock? to the provided Station? when the internal Battery? was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station Mat? was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink AIBOMemory Stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

When the ERS7? was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery? charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "[[Hardware.Health | Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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When the ERS7? was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery? charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check?" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers? which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer?. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

The ERS7? has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo? gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my Aibo repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my AIBO repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOs for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOs are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7? has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony Health Check? certificate.

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A PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

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PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS . You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI?. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue AIBOMemory Stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES? feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player? allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones. Although the option to use tones is provided many uses still prefer the sounds produced by Mind2. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Aibone, Station? and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The 110 model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. A 110 that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome, or DHS. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome, or PAS affecting the servo that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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The ERS110? model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. An ERS110? that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original ERS210? models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome?, or DHS?. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome?, or PAS? affecting the Servo? that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the ERS210A? model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original ERS210 models in circulation with the updated clutch.

When the ERS7? was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery? charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "[[Hardware.Health | Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its sucessors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its successors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behavior of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly referred to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predecessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localization feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may encounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is refered to as Droopy Head Syndrome, or DHS. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome, or PAS affecting the servo that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

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The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is referred to as Droopy Head Syndrome, or DHS. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome, or PAS affecting the servo that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the updated clutch.

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidized potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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What support are Sony commited to and can I still get my Aibo repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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What support are Sony committed to and can I still get my Aibo repaired?

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resources for community based AIBO repairs

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What parts are readily avalible?

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What parts are readily available?

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A PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increase the risk of corruption.

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is an acronym of Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

adds functionality to an AIBO's personality usually in the form of alternative dances, sounds or games. Released for the ERS7 Mind series of personalities, Custom Data? is installed onto the AIBO's Memory Stick using the Custom Manager

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

adds functionality to an AIBO's personality usually in the form of alternative dances, sounds or games. Released for the ERS7 Mind series of personalities, Custom Data? is installed onto the AIBO's Memory Stick using the Custom Manager

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of [[Aibo Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of Aibo Kennel.

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of AIBO Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of [[Aibo Kennel.

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately a very good list of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of AIBO Kennel.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately some very good lists of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of AIBO Kennel.

February 01, 2007, at 05:06 AM CST
by Rambozo - Add bit about DAPC and AIBO Kennel to obtain parts in the US

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up. In the United States, parts are still available through Sony's Direct Accessories & Parts Center DAPC. However, they have removed most of the part number lists. Fortunately a very good list of part numbers are still available in the AIBO Tech section of AIBO Kennel.

February 01, 2007, at 04:57 AM CST
by Rambozo - Add DHS acronym and define it, along with info on PAS and other joints. Add charging fix info for he

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The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck mechanism requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

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The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck and head mechanisms requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. In the neck, this is refered to as Droopy Head Syndrome, or DHS. There is also Pan Axis Syndrome, or PAS affecting the servo that rotates the head left and right. The head tilt and even the jaw motors are also of the same type and subject to this issue, but it is much less frequent in them. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms, as well as a battery charging problem. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. This is euphemistically referred to as “Physical Therapy”. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-CODE?, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-Code, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-CODE?, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of software.YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-CODE?, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write r-code, movements and actions using skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write R-CODE?, movements and actions using Skitter & produce personalities with the aid of software.YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Pot Cleaning Guide (:ers31x:)

Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owners themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay or Rinkya. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony? announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The 110 model legs were subject to recall. This was due to mechanical failure. A 110 that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck mechanism requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony? rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms. Sony? took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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The 110 model legs were subject to recall by Sony. This was due to mechanical failure. A 110 that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck mechanism requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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Sony? announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony? AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony? Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony? Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony? Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay? or Rinkya?. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay or Rinkya. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony?. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack?, write r-code, movements and actions using skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a SONY stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack, write r-code, movements and actions using skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a Sony stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony? announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck mechanism requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck mechanism requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony? rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms. Sony? took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Sony? announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony? AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibility of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony? Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony? Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay? or Rinkya?. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony? Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay? or Rinkya?. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. It is pink. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick to be a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack?, write r-code, movements and actions using skitter & YART or URBI. Make sure to use a SONY stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick).

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. Original examples are pink in color. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony?. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick as a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack?, write r-code, movements and actions using skitter & produce personalities with the aid of YART or URBI. Make sure to use a SONY stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick) as use of another brand has been proven to increasre the risk of corruption.

Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay or Rinkya. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original Mind ERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay? or Rinkya?. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original MindERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. It is pink. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick to be a PMS. You can use the PMS to download personalities from Aibohack, write r-code, skits using skitter & yart or URBI. Make sure to use a SONY stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick).

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. It is pink. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick to be a PMS. You can use the PMS to download 3rd party personalities from Aibohack?, write r-code, movements and actions using skitter & YART or URBI. Make sure to use a SONY stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick).

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was also implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Station and any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the object's location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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The 110 model legs were subject to recall. This was due to either joint failure or gear failure (not sure which). A 110 that has not had the legs replaced may or may not end up with leg troubles.

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The 110 model legs were subject to recall. This was due to mechanical failure. A 110 that has not had the legs replaced could possibly develop leg troubles.

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide

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All AIBO models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its sucessors, the mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the aibo using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the last implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its sucessors, the Mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the AIBO using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the final implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. It is pink. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick to be a PMS. You can use the PMS to download personalities from Aibohack, write r-code, skits using skitter & yart or URBI.

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A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. It is pink. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick to be a PMS. You can use the PMS to download personalities from Aibohack, write r-code, skits using skitter & yart or URBI. Make sure to use a SONY stick reader/writer when using a PMS (or any pink or blue aibo memory stick).

The 110 model legs were subject to recall. This was due to either joint failure or gear failure (not sure which). A 110 that has not had the legs replaced may or may not end up with leg troubles.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay or Rinkya. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original Mind ERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay or Rinkya. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original Mind ERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

What is a PMS?

A PMS is a Programmable Memory Stick. It is pink. Both 8mb and 16mb PMS sticks were made by Sony. The PMS is specially encoded to be a PMS, so as a result you cannot use just any pink aibo memory stick to be a PMS. You can use the PMS to download personalities from Aibohack, write r-code, skits using skitter & yart or URBI.

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts.

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Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts. Some used items are available from Sony Clinics directly but as of January 2007 this supply source appears to have dried up.

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Since the discontinuation of AIBO production early 2006, new AIBOS are generally not available, although there have been reports of new examples being found at UK Sony Centres and other electrical retailers. The more common locations for finding a used AIBO are within the community or on an online auction site such as Ebay or Rinkya. Unfortunately the auction sites appear to be rife with scams, so its very important to be 100% sure of what you are buying and who you are buying from. It is important to make sure that any original Mind ERS7 has had the health check. This will be evident by the ability of the seller to provide a Sony health check certificate.

Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Sony announced a support structure outlining an intention to provide assistance for each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

Mind3 was the last implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind3 was the last implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide | ERS31x Potentiometer Cleaning Guide

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide ¦ ERS31x Potentiometer Cleaning Guide

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide | ERS31x Potentiometer Cleaning Guide

Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. http://www.aibohospital.com/ ¦ Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide ¦ ERS31x Potentiometer Cleaning Guide

Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. http://www.aibohospital.com/ is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

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Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. http://www.aibohospital.com/ ¦ Aibohospital is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear. Attach:ERS7servoguide

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The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.
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Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period.

What parts are readily avalible?

Where can I buy them?
Any tips for what to look for when buying an Aibo?

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Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period. Other than the Clinic, most repairs will fall to the responsibilit of the community and indeed the owner themselves. http://www.aibohospital.com/ is one of the better known resourses for community based AIBO repairs

What parts are readily avalible?

Parts availability is generally poor with the majority of parts being retained by the Sony Clinics as shop parts.

Where can I buy an AIBO and what should I look for when purchasing used?

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear. Attach:ERS7gearguide Δ

What support are Sony commited to?
Can I get my Aibo repaired still?

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The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear. Attach:ERS7servoguide

What support are Sony commited to and can I still get my Aibo repaired?'''

Sony announced that they will support each model for 7 years from date of discontinuation. The Sony AIBO Clinic's are accepting AIBOS for repair supposedly for the duration of the promised support period.

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

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The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear. Attach:ERS7gearguide Δ

Mind3 was the last implementation of hte Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

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Mind3 was the last implementation of the Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311 Δ potguide

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311potguide

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. ERS311 potentiometer cleaning

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. Attach:ERS311 Δ potguide

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer.

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All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer. ERS311 potentiometer cleaning

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanism. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

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When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanisms. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

All aibo models can be affected by dirty or oxidised potentiometers which are located at each degree of freedom. This can sometimes be remedied on an unpowered AIBO by physically rotating the limb on its affected full axis. How long this is done for depends on the severity of the problem. If this does not work, it is possible to clean the potentiometer.

The ERS7 has also been known to have noisy leg joints caused by dirt contamination of the servo gear mechanism. The only way of solving the issue is removal of the affected gears from the leg in order to clean each gear.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for hte new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the aibo using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for the new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the aibo using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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Are there any known problems with any of the Aibo models?

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Are there any known problems with any of the Aibo models?

The original 210 models suffered from a clutch failure in the neck mechanism requiring repair or replacement of the affected part. Repair is commonly carried out by "pinning" the affected clutch body. Sony rectified the issue with its introduction of the 210A model which featured a stronger clutch mechanism of a different design. There may however be some original 210 models in circulation with the uprated clutch.

When the ERS7 was originally released in 2003 it became apparent that there could be some issues with the leg mechanism. Sony took the step of offering a free "Health Check" for the affected models in order to replace any affected components.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for hte new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the aibo using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for hte new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the aibo using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind3 was the last implementation of hte Mind series after the Sony announcement of the discontinuation of AIBO development in its Q3 FY2005 earnings announcement made public spring 2006. Mind 3's biggest improvement over its predessors was the ability for the AIBO to speak rather than produce tones although the option to use tones is provided. A mapping and localisation feature was implemented in this release allowing the AIBO to remember the location of its Ball, Bone, Stationand any human faces it may enounter. Memory of the objects location was held for approximately 5 minutes from the time of the encounter. While this was may appear to be only a short period for the AIBO to remember its location, it was a significant breakthrough for consumer robotics. The Aibo Entertainment Player also received a few updates including the ability for the AIBO to produce a diary and upload the information to a suitably configured online Blog. The internet radio glitch present in the previous version was also fixed in this release.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commenly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes.

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Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commonly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes and any such mat would need to be substituted for hte new design. Mind2 also saw the introduction of the Aibo Entertainment Player allowing remote control of the aibo using a suitably connected PC. Wireless streaming of MP3's and internet radio stations through the AIBO's speaker was also possible through this software although a glitch in the radio software prevented the playback of some stations.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock on its provided station when the internal battery was low on power.

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Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock to the provided station when the internal battery was low on power. As with its sucessors, the mind software provided communication with the AIBO over a wireless network connection allowing users the ability to email requests to the AIBO and receive a JPEG photograph from the AIBO EYES feature.

Mind2 was a huge improvement over the original Mind personality offering more variety in the behaviour of the AIBO. The Station mat was also changed for a black and white checked design commenly refered to as a "Barcode" type mat. A Mind2/Mind3 AIBO cannot use the original coloured mat for self docking purposes.

Mind was the original personality software provided with the ERS7 on its release in September 2003. It provided the ERS7 with the ability to self dock on its provided station when the internal battery was low on power.

Mind was the original
Are there any known problems with any of the Aibo models?
What support are Sony commited to?
Can I get my Aibo repaired still?
What parts are readily avalible?
Where can I buy them?
Any tips for what to look for when buying an Aibo?